MIAMI -- Right-hander Braden Shipley will start Sunday's series finale at Marlins Park, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo announced prior to Saturday's game.
With Taijuan Walker (blister) not ready to return from the disabled list, the D-backs needed a starter for Sunday. Shipley was recently named Triple-A Reno Pitcher of the Month for May. The 25-year-old went 2-0 for the Aces with a 3.67 ERA in four starts. He threw Reno's first complete game of the season on May 21, and threw a total of 27 innings in May, striking out 17.
"He has been throwing the ball really well," Lovullo said.